When you consider what makes a good New Year’s resolution for improving your health, what often comes to mind is a better diet and more exercise. In the rush to keep up with the newest nutrition fads and flashiest workout...

You may have noticed recently that some of the healthiest and happiest individuals in the world are ones who surround themselves with nature. Not only do these people head outside to relax and exercise regularly, but they also bring plants...

Nowadays, vitamin and mineral supplements are everywhere. Bottles line the shelves at the supermarket, online blogs promote the latest formulas and health advocates push them as a crucial part of a well-rounded health and fitness routine. While it can be...

The coming of winter means there are all kinds of new opportunities for making memories with your loved ones, from sledding and ice skating to family gatherings and holiday festivities. However, the winter months also means the coming of colder...

In the busy, rushed lives of today, it can be challenging to take a second for yourself, breathe and examine your wellbeing. A lot of people live life knowing they don’t feel as well as they should but aren’t sure...

Trying to conceive can be a frustrating, if not heartbreaking experience for many women. An astounding number of women suffer from fertility issues each year, which makes having a baby more challenging as time ticks on. While some fertility issues...

The human brain is constantly changing. The cells and neurological pathways that help us think, feel, and remember are constantly adapting, rebuilding, and reshaping themselves to help boost our ability to focus and recall important information. However, many things can...

We’ve all gotten an infection or hurt ourselves at one point or another. When a wound occurs, your body’s natural defense mechanisms are activated, sending white blood cells to the area to heal it. This process is called inflammation, and...

As we get older, it’s impossible to avoid some inevitable pain issues within the body. Most often, these pains will come from the back and neck areas. Even the slightest thing like sleeping in the wrong position or turning your...

Halloween is one of the biggest holidays of the year—children and adults alike get creative and dress up, decorate their homes, tell spooky stories and, of course, go trick-or-treating. This exciting tradition is likely one of your kids’ favorite parts...

Having a young family means doing a lot of juggling on a daily basis. In the same way that family life can make it hard to manage a nutritious diet every day, finding time to exercise regularly can feel like...

As we approach retirement, it is important to keep focusing on natural ways to maintain good physical and emotional health. Something that certainly ticks this box is golf. The average American retires at 63 and, with life expectancy in the United States...

There are a lot of macho slogans people like to live by when it comes to working out. Phrases like “take no days off” and “no pain, no gain” tend to give the illusion that lifting weights is a battle—one...